Get Inspired: Philanthropy Stories
Applegreen - Bands for Barretstown: A Partnership Creating Real Impact
Applegreen’s partnership with Barretstown mobilises employees and communities through creative fundraising to support therapeutic programmes for children with serious illness, combining corporate engagement with meaningful, measurable social impact for families across Ireland.
Business to Arts - How a Cross-Sector Partnership is Advancing Inclusion through the Arts
Business to Arts connects corporate and cultural sectors to deliver inclusive arts programmes, supporting vulnerable communities through creative initiatives while providing funders with a trusted intermediary model that strengthens impact, accountability and cross-sector collaboration.
Community Foundation Ireland - A Philanthropic Response to Gender-Based Violence
Community Foundation Ireland works with frontline partners to address domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, combining funding, research and advocacy to support survivors, influence policy and drive systemic change...
Governance, Compliance and Grant-Making: What Ireland’s Philanthropic Foundations Need to Know
Ireland’s philanthropic sector continues to evolve and develop. As philanthropy gains prominence through the National Philanthropy Policy and increasing public visibility, governance and compliance are increasingly...
How Philanthropy is Helping Sightsavers Ireland Deliver Lasting Impact Through Eye Health
In a world shaped by growing inequality, climate change, and fragile health systems, the need for effective, scalable health interventions has never been greater. Eye health stands out as one of the most powerful, and...
New Report: Women & Philanthropy in Ireland: From Hidden Presence to Recognised Influence
Women & Philanthropy in Ireland: From Hidden Presence to Recognised Influence is a new landmark study that presents the first in‑depth qualitative exploration of giving by women to Ireland. I was part of a research team...
OKC and Vodafone Foundation in Ireland - Driving Impact Through Long-Term Partnership
A long-term partnership between OKC and Vodafone Foundation using research, data and evaluation to strengthen Hi Digital, supporting older adults to build digital skills, reduce isolation and deliver measurable, scalable...
Philanthropy Ireland Magazine Issue 1
Philanthropy Ireland’s Magazine Issue One introduces the themes Innovate, Collaborate, Activate, showcasing a sector evolving through partnership and new approaches to impact. It features stories such as the 5Ten Trust and explores the shift toward more strategic, relationship-driven giving.
Philanthropy Ireland Magazine Issue 2
Philanthropy Ireland’s Magazine Issue Two explores key developments shaping the sector, including charity law reform, governance and strategic giving. It highlights the role of professional advisers and the growing importance of collaboration and long-term, trust-based philanthropy.
Testing What Works: One Year on from Ireland’s Pilot Place-Based Philanthropy Projects
In May 2025, the National Philanthropy Policy for Ireland 2024–2028 moved from ambition to action. Through a targeted call from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, a new initiative was launched...
